In our last post, we discussed the causes of Rhabdomyolysis and its presentation. In this post, we will discuss the the evaluation of the patient presenting with signs of rhabdomyolysis, including the subjective questions to ask and the objective assessment to perform. The classic triad of ... Read More about Rhabdomyolysis: Nursing Assessment and Interventions
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Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis means the “dissolution of skeletal muscle”. It is a syndrome caused by direct muscle injury, or a mismatch between energy production and energy consumption that results in a breakdown of muscle cells. This breakdown results in the leakage of potentially toxic intracellular ... Read More about Rhabdomyolysis
Manifesto Proposition Four: Maintaining Professional Boundaries-Part II
In a prior post, we suggested a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. We are in the midst of discussing Proposition Four: Correctional nurses hold themselves and their peers to the professional boundaries of practice Our last post discussed why we need boundaries and signs ... Read More about Manifesto Proposition Four: Maintaining Professional Boundaries-Part II
Manifesto Proposition Four: Maintaining Professional Boundaries-Part I
In a prior post, we suggested a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post is Part 1 of a 2-part series discussing the meaning and importance of the fourth proposition: Correctional nurses hold themselves and their peers to the professional boundaries of practice I am ... Read More about Manifesto Proposition Four: Maintaining Professional Boundaries-Part I
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: Manifesto Proposition Three: Avoiding Cynicism
In a prior post, we discussed a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post discusses the meaning and importance of the third proposition: Correctional nurses do not become cynical to the health requests of their patients The night nurse was called to a housing unit ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: Manifesto Proposition Three: Avoiding Cynicism